Authorities are asking the public to help them identify a man they say had a large medical bandage on his face as he robbed a bank in southeast Houston Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities are asking the public to help them identify a man they say had a large medical bandage on his face as he robbed a bank in southeast Houston Wednesday afternoon.

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The heist happened at the Comerica Bank at 9997 Almeda Genoa about 3 p.m., according to the FBI.

The heist happened at the Comerica Bank at 9997 Almeda Genoa about 3 p.m., according to the FBI.

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FBI officials said the man walked into the bank, told a teller he had a gun and demanded money. He threatened to shoot if the teller did not comply. The teller gave the man some cash and then the man left.

FBI officials said the man walked into the bank, told a teller he had a gun and demanded money. He threatened to shoot if the teller did not comply. The teller gave the man some cash and then the man left.

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The man is described as being between about 40 and 55 years old. He was about 6 feet 2 inches tall andweighed between about 260 and 280 pounds. He had a large, white medical bandage covering his left check and chin. He also had a bandage on his right wrist and some of his fingers. less

The man is described as being between about 40 and 55 years old. He was about 6 feet 2 inches tall andweighed between about 260 and 280 pounds. He had a large, white medical bandage covering his left check and ... more

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Authorities are asking the public to help them identify a man they say had a large medical bandage on his face as he robbed a bank in southeast Houston Wednesday afternoon.

The heist happened at the Comerica Bank at 9997 Almeda Genoa about 3 p.m., according to the FBI.

FBI officials said the man walked into the bank, told a teller he had a gun and demanded money. He threatened to shoot if the teller did not comply. The teller gave the man some cash and then the man left.

No injuries were reported.

The bank’s surveillance camera recorded the man’s image.

The man is described as being between about 40 and 55 years old. He was about 6 feet 2 inches tall andweighed between about 260 and 280 pounds. He had a large, white medical bandage covering his left cheek and chin. He also had a bandage on his right wrist and some of his fingers.

Anyone with information about the case or the man’s identity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or the Houston Office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to the man’s arrest or charges being filed against him.